2005 Fleetwood Bounder Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 Fleetwood Bounder recalls

Most common 2005 Fleetwood Bounder problems

Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	6
Visibility	6
Service Brakes, Air	2
Steering	1
Suspension	1
Trailer Hitches	1
Equipment	1
Visibility/Wiper	1
Service Brakes	1
Structure	1

What owners report

2017-02-23, Unknown Or Other
COOLING UNIT IN THE NORCOLD 1200LRIM FAILED SPEWING AMMONIA. I HAD THE UNIT REPLACED BY AN RV SERVICE SHOP. I WAS NOT ADVISED IT WAS ON THE RECALL LIST AND WAS CHARGED FOR THE REPLACEMENT.. UNIT WAS PARKED.

2016-05-06, Structure
WE WERE TRAVELLING ON THE I44 EAST OF ST.LOUIS, ON 04/14/16 WHEN THE FIRST TIRE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR INSIDE TIRE BLEW OUT, THE TREAD HAD PEELED OFF THE TIRE AND TORE OUT THE WIRING IN THE WHEEL WELL FOR THE 120 VAC AND THE 12 VDC AND DAMAGED 2 COMPARTMENTS AND ABOUT 5 FEET OF THE TAILPIPE WAS CRUSHED. THE SECOND TIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE INSIDE BACK,(04/16/16), ALSO ON THE REAR INSIDE, BLEW OUT WHILE WE WERE TRAVELLING ON THE I70 7 MILES FROM THE I270 TURNOFF WEST OF CINCINATTI OHIO. THE TREAD HAD ALSO PEELED OFF THE TIRE AND ALSO DAMAGED THE 2 COMPARTMENTS NEAREST THE TIRE WERE HEAVILY DAMAGED AND THE WIRING WAS ALSO TORN OUT. THE APPRAISED VALUE OF THE DAMAGE WAS $11,000. THE

2015-07-21, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER. WHILE DRIVING LONG DISTANCES AT LOWER SPEEDS, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING SMELL AS THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE CALIPERS, SEAL, BRAKE PADS, AND HOSES FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V198000 (SERVICE BRAKE, AIR). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,000.

2013-03-31, Visibility/Wiper
DRIVER SIDE THERMAL PANE WINDOW AND PASSENGER SIDE THERMAL PANE WINDOW SEALS HAVE FAILED RESULTING IN FOG BETWEEN THE WINDOW PANES. WITH NO WAY TO CLEAR THESE WINDOWS, CRITICAL REAR/SIDE VISION IS DIMINISHED SINCE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS MUST BE VIEWED THROUGH THESE FOGGED PANES. THIS ONGOING PROBLEM OF DIMINISHED REAR AND SIDE VISION DUE TO THESE FAILED THERMAL SEALS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. *TR

2011-04-18, Visibility
DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS FOGGED AS WELL AS WINDOW BEHIND PASSENGER AND ONE OVER SINK. SLOWLY I BELIEVE THEY WILL ALL FAIL. I MADE MIKE THOMPSON RV AWARE OF THE PROBLEM ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, EVERY TIME SAYING IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I AM NOW OUT OF WARRANTY WITH NO OPTIONS BUT TO REPLACE AT MY OWN COST. *TR

2005 Fleetwood Bounder questions

Does the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems; Service Brakes, Air; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Engine And Engine Cooling; Steering. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder?

Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6), Visibility (6), Service Brakes, Air (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Fleetwood Bounder has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.